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Who Uses IT?

IT is primarily being adopted by the financial services industry as a way of transferring data to other financial centers. Entrepreneurs are developing web portals and B2B networks. The tourism industry is beginnnig to install high-speed Internet connections in facilties although overall adoption is slow. The education institutions are adding courses and degree programs to train students in IT use.

Cyber Cafes

Tourists are able to access IT at two cyber cafes located in Nassau and Freeport.
CITY: Freeport
ADDRESS: P.O. Box F-40641 Seventeen Center Grand Bahama
PHONE: 1-242-351-4560
FAX: 1-242-351-4695
EMAIL: cyberclub@grandbahama.net
HOME PAGE: http://www.grandbahama.net
HOURS: Mon-Sat 9am-8pm
PRICES: $40.00 per month
FACILITIES: 30 computers available, printer, scanner, video conference, aol 'friendly' Unlimited Internet Access

CITY: Nassau
ADDRESS: P.O. Box N7442 Mall at Marathon Nassau Bahamas
PHONE: 2423946254
FAX: 2423946211
EMAIL: anewton@electrojack.com
HOME PAGE: http://www.electrojack.com
HOURS: 8:30am - 8:00pm
PRICES: $0.15 cents per minute
FACILITIES: 6 computers available, printer, scanner, video conference, aol 'friendly' A cool place, good food, fast connection, friendly athomosphere. Two doors south of Domino's Pizza.

 


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Last updated: December 18, 2000